Nokia Lumia 525
#6852
Samsung Fascinate
#6396Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 525
Samsung Fascinate
Performance
38.836.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
14.315.2
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
32.726.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.823.9
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 525 features a solid build with dimensions of 119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm and weighs 124g, while the Samsung Fascinate is slightly larger at 125 x 64 x 10.5 mm and lighter at 116g.
- Both devices have a 4.0-inch display, but the Lumia uses IPS LCD technology, whereas the Fascinate employs Super AMOLED, which typically offers better color contrast.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a dual-core Qualcomm MSM8227 chipset with 1GB of RAM, while the Fascinate has a single-core Hummingbird processor with 2GB of RAM, giving it a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with similar video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 1430mAh, compared to the Fascinate's 1500mAh, which may offer marginally better endurance.
- Lastly, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1, while the Fascinate operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, indicating a more modern software experience for the Lumia.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 525
Samsung Fascinate
General
Release Date
2014
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8227
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 305
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
2GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, 1/4.0", AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1430 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1430 mAh, removable (BL-5J)
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.9 x 64 x 9.9 mm, 75.7 cc (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.39 in)
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
Weight
124 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Yellow, Red
Black, Grey, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE/ aptX after WP8 Denim update
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass